Often, instructional designers hear about course
gamification concepts but do not know how to apply them. They think they lack
the requisite skills to make their courses dynamic and appealing, or they are
convinced that other experts must be involved in the development process to use
gamification. This session proves that a traditional linear onboarding course
can become compelling when you add game-like features, and anyone can learn
how.

In this session, you will be introduced to game-like
features included with Captivate that can make the learning experience more
adventurous. These consist of creating activities like escape scenarios, time
limits, leveling, scaffolding, and the element of chance. You will learn how to
build these events to use individually or as part of a larger project. You will
see the before and after versions of an onboarding course and discover the
techniques used to make it more immersive. You will leave this session more
empowered because you’ll generate ideas and learn skills to implement game-like
features in your projects.

In this session, you
will learn:

How to use some JavaScript with Captivate

How to use variables

How to create timed activities

How to track activity and a score with advanced
actions

How to use random question slides

How to use knowledge check questions

Audience:

Intermediate to advanced designers and developers with a
basic understanding of gamification concepts and Adobe Captivate, as well as
advanced actions.

Heather Stearns

Technical Instructional Designer and Communicator

Adam C. Dudley Associates

Heather Stearns is a technical instructional designer and communicator at
Adam C. Dudley Associates, with a 15-year commitment to implementing the
latest systems that help people learn and meet the objectives of an
organization’s management team. She is an online learning pioneer
responsible for launching the Orlando Utilities Commission’s first company-
wide learning management system (LMS) and curricula. Heather loves
learning and has master’s degrees in instructional design and technology and
technical communication. She is industrious, results-driven, and organized,
and she consistently delivers value.